spare wheel HONDA INSIGHT 2010 2.G Owners Manual

This indicator and the warning
message on the multi-inf ormation
display will go of f , af ter several miles
(kilometers) driving, when the spare
tire is replaced with the specified
regular tire equipped with the tire
pressure monitor sensor.
Each wheel is equipped with a tire
pressure sensor mounted inside the
tire behind the valve stem. You must
use TPMS specif ic wheels. It is
recommended that you always have
your tires serviced by your dealer or
a qualif ied technician.
Also, the low tire pressure/TPMS
indicator begins to f lash, then stays
on (see page ).
If the low tire pressure/TPMS
indicator comes on, or the multi-
inf ormation display shows a
‘‘CHECK TPMS SYSTEM’’ message,
the VSA system automatically turns
on even when the VSA system is
turned of f by pressing the VSA OFF
switch (see page ). If this
happens, you cannot turn the VSA
system of f by pressing the VSA OFF
switch again.
When you restart the vehicle with
thecompactsparetire,theTPMS
system message will also be
displayed on the multi-inf ormation
display af ter several miles
(kilometers) driving. If you have a f lat tire, the low tire
pressure/TPMS indicator will come
on. Replace the f lat tire with the
compact spare tire (see page ).
After the flat tire is replaced with the
spare tire, the low tire pressure/
TPMS indicator stays on while
driving. Af ter several miles
(kilometers) driving, this indicator
begins to f lash, then stays on again.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK TPMS
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. This is normal;
the system cannot monitor the spare
tire pressure. Manually check the
sparetirepressuretobesureitis
correct.
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Changing a T ire with T PMS
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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Your tires have wear indicators
molded into the tread. When the
tread wears down, you will see a 1/2
inch (12.7 mm) wide band across the
tread. This shows there is less than
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread lef t on
the tire.
A tire this worn gives very little
traction on wet roads. You should
replace the tire if you can see three
or more tread wear indicators.The service lif e of your tires is
dependent on many f actors,
including, but not limited to, driving
habits, road conditions, vehicle
loading, inf lation pressure,
maintenance history, speed, and
environmental conditions (even
when the tires are not in use).
In addition to your regular
inspections and inf lation pressure
maintenance, it is recommended that
you have annual inspections
perf ormed once the tires reach f ive
years old. It is also recommended
that all tires, including the spare, be
removed from service after 10 years
from the date of manufacture,
regardless of their condition or state
of wear.
The last f our digits of the TIN (tire
identif ication number) are f ound on
the sidewall of the tire and indicate
the date of manufacture (See
on page ). In addition to proper inf lation,
correct wheel alignment helps to
decrease tire wear. If you f ind a tire
is worn unevenly, have your dealer
check the wheel alignment.
Have your dealer check the tires if
you f eel a consistent vibration while
driving. A tire should always be
rebalanced if it is removed f rom the
wheel. When you have new tires
installed, make sure they are
balanced. This increases riding
comf ort and tire lif e. For best results,
have the installer perform a dynamic
balance.
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Tires
Tire Service Lif e
Tire
Labeling T ire Maintenance
Maint enance
377
INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR
Improper wheel weights can damage
your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use
only Honda wheel weights f or
balancing.
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Check the inf lation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inf lated to:Replace the tire when you can see
the tread wear indicator bars. The
replacement should be the same size
and design tire, mounted on the
samewheel.Thesparetireisnot
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the spare wheel is not
designed f or mounting a regular tire.
Use the compact spare tire as a
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or replaced,
and put it back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.
Follow these precautions:
Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road
surf aces. Use greater caution
while driving. Do not use your compact spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel. Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare tire.
After the flat tire is replaced with
the spare tire, the low tire
pressure/TPMS indicator stays on
while driving. Af ter several miles
(kilometers) driving, this indicator
begins to f lash, then stays on
again. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
TPMS SYSTEM’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display. This is
normal; the system cannot
monitor the spare tire pressure.
Manually check the spare tire
pressure to be sure it is correct.
On U.S. models
Compact Spare Tire
386
INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
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Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn
with the wheel nut wrench.
Take the box out of the spare tire.
Take the spare tire casing out of
the cargo area.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well. Remove the jack compartment
cover by pulling the knob.
Turn the jack’s end bracket
counterclockwise to loosen it, then
remove the jack.
6.
7. 10.
5. 8.
9.
Changing a Flat Tire
388
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
BOX
JACK
KNOB
COVER
SPARE TIRE
CASING
SPARE TIRE
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Bef ore mounting the spare tire,
wipeanydirtoff themounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully;itmaybehotfrom
driving.Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack. Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten the
wheel nuts f ully.
Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:
18.
17. 16.
15.
Changing a Flat Tire
390
BRAKE HUB
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
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CONT INUED
Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
Remove the carpet from the spare
tire casing and store it in the
casing. Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
Store the box in the wheel of the
flat tire.
Remove the center cap (if
equipped) bef ore storing the f lat
tire in the cargo area well.
Install the spare tire casing in the
original position in the spare tire
well.
20.
21.
19.
22.23.
24.EX models
Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
391
SPACER CONE
WING BOLT
BOX
For normal tire
For compact
spare tire
CARPET
SPARE TIRE
CASING
CENTER CAP
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Your vehicle’s original tire has a
tire pressure monitoring system
sensor. To replace a tire, ref er to(see
page ).
Store the center cap in the cargo
area. Make sure it does not get
scratched or damaged.
Store the tools in the spare tire
casing and the jack in its holder.
Turn the jack’s end bracket
clockwise to lock it in place, and
reinstall the cover.
Place the cargo area f loor in its
original position. Close the hatch.
25.
26.27.
28.
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U.S. models only
Changing a Flat Tire
Changing a T ire with T PMS
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FLOOR
Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 25
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 37
..........
AdvancedAirbagSystem . 30
.............................
Airbag Service .36
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .35
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .34
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 34
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .28
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 32
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .33
........................
SRS Components .25
.............................
SRS Indicator .34 ,64
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 128
.......................
Starting the Engine .303
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .303
................
With a Dead Battery . 396
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 398
Steering Wheel ................................
Adjustment .125
...........
Anti-thef t Column Lock . 128
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .383 ......................................
Sun Visors .156
Supplemental Restraint ......................................
System .25
......................................
Servicing .36
.........................
SRS Indicator .34 ,64
............
System Components . 10,25
.........................................
SVC .172, 202
..................................
Synthetic Oil .349
Taillights, Changing ..........................................
Bulbs .365
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 385
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 420
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Emissions Control Systems . 425
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .284
..........
State Emissions Testing . 428
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .427
...................
Temperature Indicator . 67
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 50
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Thef t Protection .253
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 427Tighten Fuel
.............................
Cap Message .286
..........................
Time, Setting the .254
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Tire Chains .379
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 387
...........................
Tire Inf ormation .420
.................................
Tire Labeling .421
Tire Pressure Monitoring ............
System (TPMS) . 328,423
.............................
Check TPMS .329
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ...........................
Indicator .66, 328
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .423
...............................................
Tires .375
..............................
Air Pressure .376
........................................
Chains .379
.........................
Checking Wear .377
..........................
Compact Spare .386
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 420
......................................
Inf lation .375
..................................
Inspection .376
..............................
Maintenance .377
...................................
Replacing .378
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Rotating .378
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Service Lif e .377
Index
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Tires...........................................
Snow .379
............................
Specif ications .419
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Tools, Tire Changing . 388
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .334
..................
Emergency Towing . 412
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .356
...........................
Fluid Selection .356
..............
Identif ication Number . 417
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 312
.....................................
Treadwear .377
.................................
Trip Meter .78, 79
..................................
Turn Signals .119
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .385
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 420
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .284
..............
USB Adapter Cable . 191,240
.
USB Flash Memory Device . 189,238
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 352................................
Vanity Mirror .156
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 296
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Vehicle Dimensions .418
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 416
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
....................................
System .332
...
VSA Activation Indicator . 65,332
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .333
........
VSA System Indicator . 65,332
.............................
Vehicle Storage .383
.....................................
Ventilation .163
.................................................
VIN .416
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .349
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 57
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Warranty Coverages .433
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 355
...................................
Operation .117
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 125 ............
Alignment and Balance . 377
.....................................
Cleaning .380
..........................
Compact Spare .386
...............................
Nut Wrench .388
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .147
................
Operating the Power . 146
.........................
Rear, Def ogger .163
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .117
...................................
Def roster .164
.....................................
Washers .117
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .370
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Operation .117
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Worn Tires .376
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 413
Index
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